Yard Machines 615, E665E, E645E Trouble Shooting Guide, Trouble Possible Causes Corrective Action

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SECTION 10: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE

Trouble

Possible Cause(s)

Corrective Action

 

 

 

Engine fails to start

Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel.

Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Fuel will not last over thirty

 

 

days unless a fuel stabilizer is used.

 

Blocked fuel line.

Clean fuel line.

 

Choke not in ON position

Move switch to ON position

 

Faulty spark plug.

Clean, adjust gap or replace.

 

Key not in switch on engine.

Insert key.

 

Spark plug wire

Connect spark plug wire.

 

disconnected.

 

 

Primer button not depressed.

Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit.

 

Fuel shut-off valve closed

Open fuel shut-off valve.

 

(if so equipped).

 

 

Improper gasoline and oil

Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit.

 

mixture.

 

Engine runs erratic

Unit running on CHOKE.

Move choke lever to OFF position.

 

Blocked fuel line or stale fuel.

Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean fresh gasoline. Fuel will not last

 

 

over thirty days unless a fuel stabilizer is used.

 

Water or dirt in fuel system.

Drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel.

 

Carburetor out of adjustment.

Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit or have

 

 

carburetor adjusted by an authorized service dealer.

Loss of power

Spark plug wire loose.

Connect and tighten spark plug wire.

 

Gas cap vent hole plugged.

Remove ice and snow from cap. Be certain vent hole is clear.

 

Exhaust port plugged.

Clean-see Maintenance section of engine manual.

Engine overheats

Carburetor not adjusted

Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit or have

 

properly.

carburetor adjusted by an authorized service dealer.

Excessive vibration

Loose parts or damaged

Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire. Tighten

 

auger.

all bolts and nuts. Make all necessary repairs. If vibration

 

 

continues, have unit serviced by an authorized service dealer.

Unit fails to propel

Incorrect adjustment of drive

Adjust drive cable. Refer to Adjustment section of this manual.

itself

cable.

Replace drive belt. Refer to Belt Replacement in Maintenance

 

Drive belt loose or damaged.

section of this manual.

Unit fails to

Discharge chute clogged.

Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire. Clean

discharge snow

 

discharge chute and inside of auger housing.

 

Foreign object lodged in

Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire.

 

auger.

Remove object from auger.

 

Incorrect adjustment of drive

Adjust drive cable. Refer to Adjustment section of this manual.

 

cable.

Replace drive belt. Refer to Belt Replacement in Maintenance

 

Drive belt loose or damaged.

section of this manual.

Note: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments above, contact your local authorized service dealer.

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Contents Operator’s Manual Table of Contents Important Safe Operation Practices TrainingMaintenance and Storage Contents of Hardware Pack Unpacking Tools required for assemblyAssembling Your Snow Thrower Loose parts in carton See FigureAttaching speed selector plate and shift lever hardware c Assembling the handles and handle panel hardware a and bAttaching the chute assembly hardware e Attaching the clutch cables hardware dFinal assembly and adjustments Auger control clutch Traction control clutch and shift lever adjustmentKnow Your Snowthrower Gas and oil fill-up Safety ignition keyOperating Your Snow Thrower Electric starter optional Starting engineTo engage augers Stopping engineTo engage drive Tire chains optional equipmentTraction control clutch adjustment Chute assembly adjustmentSkid shoe adjustment Auger clutch adjustmentMaintaining Your Snow Thrower Auger belts ServiceBelt removal and replacement AugersDrive belt Changing the friction wheel rubberOFF-SEASON Storage Trouble Shooting Guide Trouble Possible Causes Corrective ActionParts List for Models 615E Through E665E Part DescriptionModels 31A-615, E6A5E, E645E, and E665E Control Panel Assembly E645, E665 3133 Part Description Blower Housing Wheel Assemblies Model no Size Model Models E6A5E, E645E and E665E MANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty for

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